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Have you ever wanted to work at the lake for the summer? Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you someone that likes to work in a fast paced, team oriented, problem-solving environment? If so, then this might be the job for you!
We are looking to hire outgoing, responsible, team focused Visitor Services Attendants to work at the Park entrances, Campgrounds and the Visitor Information Centre in Prince Albert National Park. Working as part of the Visitor Services Attendant team, you will be responsible to welcome visitors into the park and provide visitor services and revenue collection at the various locations. This includes providing comprehensive information to the visiting public on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to: entry fees and permits, camping, trails, outdoor recreation, points of interest, safety and prevention, backcountry travel and park regulations and policies. The ability to communicate effectively while demonstrating tact and professionalism is a key requirement of this role.
Prince Albert National Park is in Treaty 6 territory, in a region of Saskatchewan many don’t picture when they think of this province: the heart of the northern boreal forest. An hour’s drive north of the city of Prince Albert, or 2.5 hours from Saskatoon, it is a land of lakes surrounded by conifer and aspen trees. The town site of Waskesiu Lake is a small collection of residences and businesses on the shore of a sandy beach and a lake that stretches off into the horizon. Elk are a common sight in town. Coyotes and wolves can be heard howling at night. Many people come to camp for a few days or a few weeks at a time, in one of the front country campgrounds, or escaping into the backcountry on foot or in canoes to more remote campsites. Many visitors have been coming to the park for generations, drawn back year after year like migrating birds. Visitation is busiest in the summer months, with significant visitation in the spring and fall too.
The intent is to hire for positions starting in May 2025.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
EDUCATION:
• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience or traditional knowledge relevant to position.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in interacting with the public in a reception and/or orientation capacity.
• Experience in anticipating and meeting needs, problem solving and finding solutions.
Various language requirements
• English essential
• Bilingual – Imperative (--B/--B)
Information on language requirements
ABILITIES:
• Interactive Communication – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering open communication.
• Initiative – Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities and creating opportunities when there is sufficient time.
• Thinking things through - Make appropriate, logical and practical decisions. See beyond the obvious and superficial. Make well thought out decisions by weighing the pros and cons.
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity & respect
• Working effectively with others
• Client focus
The following qualifications may be applied and/or assessed because they are beneficial in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process, so please describe how you meet any of the following criteria:
• Experience working in as part of a team;
• Experience in operating point of sales equipment and performing cash out duties;
• Experience resolving conflict;
• Experience providing information or providing services to the public;
• Experience using computer software (i.e Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, spreadsheets and email);
• Experience with outdoor recreational activities in a park setting (e.g. hiking, camping, paddling and back country);
• Knowledge of the visitor services, programs and operations of Prince Albert National Park;
• Knowledge of natural & cultural heritage specific to Prince Albert National Park;
• Valid standard First Aid/ CPR/AED.
• Security Screening: Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Clearance.
• Obtain and maintain valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
• Work shift-work between 7 AM and 10:30 PM, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and
provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled by your supervisor
• Must be willing to perform duties in all visitor services locations throughout Prince Albert
National Park.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to perform the duties required by the position including moderate physical effort and sitting/standing/walking for prolonged periods;
• Work alone with little to no supervision;
• Wear a Parks Canada uniform and abide by the uniform policy;
• Requirement to complete mandatory training related to the position;
• Requirement to keep work areas and park vehicles clean;
• Requirement to occasionally pick litter;
• Occasionally demonstrate tasks to others;
• Have reliable transportation to get to and from workplace.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
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The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.